Gone but not forgotten

Easton Meets Weston

31"h x 14"w

Cotton, wool and linen cloth, yarns, beads, copper wire; dyed, discharged,printed, stitched, crocheted

This piece was made as a wedding gift for my nephew and his bride.  Using colors they chose for their wedding, I added images that represented them individually and together.  The frame is made of local walnut by Chuck Minchew.

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Glory!

Both poem and piece ©Christie Minchew 2015

37"h x 48"w

Wool fibers, cotton, yarn, thread; handfelted, handstitched

Frame of local walnut by Chuck Minchew

As I prepared for an exhibit in 2011 entitled "Americana", I was researching the American Flag.  Words began coming to me and I captured those as part of my design process.  Soon, I was writing a poem which is not something I do.  I then knew what form my own interpretation of our flag would take.  (Click image to enlarge.)

In July of 2012, Glory! was juried into the "Pride and Patriotism: American Expressions" exhibit at the Charlotte Fine Art Gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina.  It won 2nd prize!
In August of 2013, Glory! went to live permanently at the Boys and Girls Club of the Union League in Chicago.
©Christie Minchew 2015

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